1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1993 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 AMC Pacer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 AMC Pacer would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (90 HP @ 3050 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 641 kg more than 1978 AMC Pacer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (222 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1993 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | AMC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Pacer | Virage |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 344 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
